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Rising seas could weaken Chesapeake Bay's natural storm surge buffer

Rising seas could weaken Chesapeake Bay's natural storm surge buffer
Phys.org Wednesday 14 October 2026, 15:40 UTC 1 min read
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A hurricane does not have to make a direct hit to affect the Chesapeake Bay. Even from out at sea, a hurricane's winds, waves and rising tides can cause major flooding.

A hurricane does not have to make a direct hit to affect the Chesapeake Bay. Even from out at sea, a hurricane's winds, waves and rising tides can cause major flooding.
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